Rebecca May

‘’In 2021, Northern Roots commissioned me for an outdoor arts event. I was truly inspired by the site and vision, and I always hoped to return to Northern Roots. I was delighted to join the team in 2023 for the ‘Beautiful Oldham – Why Not?’ project. My home is in Oldham, and I feel very privileged to work where I live. Northern Roots is a powerful and groundbreaking transformation project rooted in people and place, and it’s a pleasure to work so closely and co-create with Oldham people.’’ Rebecca, Heritage Engagement Manager

Rebecca is an artist, educator and co-founder of social arts practice May Wild Studio who create public participatory art projects across the North-West. Rebecca’s work raises awareness and encourages conversation around themes of storytelling, people and place, and environmental issues. She combines traditional craft methods with new technologies and materials and is passionate about working with communities to create meaningful and authentic art and heritage outcomes.

Rebecca is a second careerist. She was originally a Building Surveyor for 13 years before returning to university to study art and ceramics. She has over 15 years’ teaching experience across Greater Manchester and Yorkshire in FE/HE education, charities, galleries, councils and arts organisations.

Rebecca is at her happiest surrounded by creativity and nature.